Community Living Trent Highlands
205 McLaughlin Road, Suite 200 K9V 0K7 Lindsay, ON, Canada

Just about every attraction that you can imagine is available virtually during the pandemic. Check out these Ontario links to enjoy everything from Art Gallery of Ontario to the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and everything in between. https://attractionsontario.ca/virtual-tours-online-collect/

Our Executive Director, Teresa, has posted her latest blog. Check out The Thrill of Hope at her website. https://ultimateinclusion.com/2020/12/22/the-thrill-of-hope/ #UltimateInclusion #weareallonthisjourneytogether

Worth a read - an interview with Peanut Butter Falcon actor, https://abilitymagazine.com/the-peanut-butter-falcon-a/Zack Gottsagen.

Susie Sokol tells her daughter, who was born with developmental delays, how proud she is of the independent person she has become as she prepares to move out to a supported living arrangement...

Here are some fun facts about dogs and Christmas!

Ok we just found some more Halloween photos that we have to share! These are from Haliburton. Now let's get ready for all of the Christmas pics to come. #communitylivinginaction #3doors1agency

Resource - This is a great toolkit on "disability etiquette" including many specific examples and the basics... https://www.unitedspinal.org/pdf/DisabilityEtiquette.pdf

Showing off more of our Christmas door artwork! #communitylivinginaction #3doors1agency #merrychristmas

From United Way for the City of Kawartha Lakes

Are you considering a career in the Developmental Services field? You might find this video of interest. In it, this young man talks about the journey that brought him take the Developmental Service Worker (DSW) program at college. https://bit.ly/3lWu3Yl

Did you know that the former Tri-County Support Services is now Canopy Support Services?

Check out Teresa's latest blog, The Gentle Lessons of Life. #UltimateInclusion #weareallonthisjourneytogether

Helping to spread the word...

What a lovely, happy picture. We had to share! #commuitylivinginaction #3doors1agency

If you are wanting to know more about ODSP, disability tax credit, Henson Trust, funding of trusts, RDSP & long-term planning you may want to check out this 4-part online series for families from Autism Ontario & partners, Oct 22 to Nov 12 http://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=4376

You might be interested in this webinar next week from Down Syndrome International .... " If you support a person with Down syndrome then this webinar will help you to do a great job. Our National Representatives with Down syndrome have co-produced this training module and will be talking about self advocacy and the role of support. ... When will the webinar take place? 23rd October at 3pm UK time Where will the webinar take place? Online. We will send you a link to attend from your computer or smart phone. How much will the webinar cost? Nothing. It is free. What will we talk about? The webinar will cover: What is self-advocacy? What is a self-advocacy group? Skills that self-advocates are building upon. What is the role of support? How I like my support to work with me. Time for questions at the end. How do I get involved? Register using the link below:" https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/3605901569711336208

Wondering what you can do with your family for Giving Tuesday? Check out the Giving Tuesday Canada website for ideas ... https://givingtuesday.ca/get-invol/individuals-and-families #GivingTuesday2020 Giving Tuesday Canada

Who says Direct Support Professionals can't have a little bit of fun at work? We dare you not to smile while you watch this. Support workers rock!

There is always something to enjoy, even if stuck at home! #communitylivinginaction #3doors1agency

Well worth a share... https://peterboroughcurrents.ca/housing/shared-dreams

What to do on a rainy, cool fall day? Create some autumn indoors! #communitylivinginaction #3doors1agency

In local news...

Have you seen the highlights on Autism Spectrum Disorder in Canadians 15 years of age and over, from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability. Public Health Agency of Canada

Check out our article about National Disability Employment Awareness Month. https://www.clth.ca/deam-2020/ #communitylivinginaction #3doors1agency #NDEAM #NEAM2020

Here is what happened during #GivingTuesday2019. What are your plans for this year? Giving Tuesday is on December 1st 2020. #GivingTuesday2020 Giving Tuesday Canada

A podcast from Autism Canada ... covering relevant topics about living on the spectrum including parenting, employment, education, nutrition & more. Intended for people living with ASD, their families, caregivers & anyone interested in learning more. https://autismcanada.org/resources/sts-podcast-2/

Did you know? One more date coming up early November. One City PTBO

Well worth a share from Heads Up for Inclusion